Ricoh M018 Manual

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Service Training
M018/M019
Product Overview
PE-MF2b/PE-MF2c
Version 1.0
This training course explains the differences between the PE-MF2 series and
the older PE-MF1 series.

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What Models are there in the Series?
PE-MF2b (M018)
20 ppm (color and b/w)
No optional memory
DDST (GDI)
Duplex built-in
Fax built-in
Optional 500-sheet paper tray
PE-MF2c (M019)
20 ppm (color and b/w)
Optional 256MB memory available
PCL/PS
Duplex built-in
Fax built-in
Optional 500-sheet paper tray
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Appearance
These machines have a built-in ADF.

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Product Positioning
PE-MF2 is the successor model to PE-MF1.
Model PE-MF1 b and c were enhanced and will be launched as PE-MF2b
and PE-MF2c.
PE-MF1a will continue to be sold as the cheapest A4 LP-based MF in the
company’s line-up, and selling for this product will be focused in low
H/W price oriented channels.
It is intended to sell PE-MF1a as long as possible, but it will be
necessary to review the balance between marketability and profitability,
because competition in this segment is expected to increase.
PL-MF1
31/8ppm
3-in-one
4-in-one
GDI
GDI
PE-MF1b
21/21ppm
PE-MF1c
21/21ppm
PE-MF1a
16.5/16.5ppm
GDI
PCL/PS
4-in-one
4-in-one
PE-MF2b
21/21ppm
PE-MF2c
21/21ppm
GDI
PCL/PS
4-in-one
4-in-one
2006 2007 2008
3-in-one: Copier, Printer, Scanner
4-in-one: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Fax

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Operation Panel
There is a User Tools button to make initial setup easier.
Service mode is the same as the PE-MF1. It is not necessary to use a PC,
like it was for the PE-P1.

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Uses an AIO Cartridge
The OPC, charge roller, and development unit are all in an AIO
cartridge.
AIO: All-in-one
The cartridge can be removed with one hand.
The AIO cartridge for the PE-MF2 is different from the AIO
cartridge for the PE-MF1.
It is the same as the AIO cartridge that is used with the MD-P1.
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Two Types of AIO (Print) Cartridge
Starter
1 k prints per cartridge
Short Yield
2.5 k prints per cartridge
Long (High Yield)
6.5 k prints per cartridge (BK)
6.0 k prints per cartridge (CMY)
» Method was changed: From 5% chart & 50% color to
ISO19798
» Yield based on ISO 19798 (ISO chart, continuous prints)
Waste Toner Tank
Approximately 25 k prints per tank
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Standard Equipment
This equipment is built-in for both models.
35-sheet automatic document feeder
250-sheet paper feed unit
1-sheet bypass feed
Duplex (for printing and copying)
» PE-MF1: Duplex is for printing only
Ethernet: 10Base-T/100base-TX
USB 2.0
Fax
Memory
RAM: 128 MB (Main board: PE-MF2b & PE-MF2c)
» PE-MF2c also has 128MB on its PDL board (built-in), with an empty
slot which can be upgraded with an optional 256MB board, for a
maximum of 384MB on the PDL board (in addition to the main board's
128MB)
– Note: As the memory for the main board and the memory for the
PDL board serve different functions, the 128MB of the Main Board
and the maximum of 384MB on the PDL board should not be
thought of as additive for a total of 512MB.
No hard disk (built-in or optional) for either model
Memory
¾PE-MF2b (GDI model): The memory on the main board is used for
printing.
¾PE-MF2c (PDL/PS model): The memory on the PDL board is used for
printing. Raster data in the memory on the PDL board is sent to the
memory on the main board. However, the memory on the main board is
not used for printing processing; it is only a temporary holding area. So
the 128 MB on the main board cannot be included in the total printer
memory spec.

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Optional Equipment
Memory Unit Type F 256MB, G891 (PE-MF2c only)
TK1010 Paper Feed Unit, G849 (PE-MF2b and PE-
MF2c)
Both of these are also used in the PE-MF1.
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Improvements to Basic Features
Faster warm-up time
Improved from 51 s to 48 s
Higher yield for the AIO Cartridge
Improved from 2k to 6.5k (black) and 6k (CMY)
Improved copying functions
“Duplex Copy”, for example.
In the PE-MF1, duplex printing is available but not duplex copying.
PC-Fax is added
Improvement of “Dual Access Capability”
This means that there are more cases in which the machine can
do two jobs at the same time (for example, scanning and printing a
fax at the same time).
Additional security features, such as “Locked Print” and “User
Restriction”.
Improved operation panel
A User Tools key was added.
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Main Specifications - 1/2
Warm-up time: 48 seconds
First copy speed: 30 seconds
First print speed: Less than 14 seconds
Paper Input Capacity:
250 sheets (standard tray)
1 sheet (bypass tray)
500 sheets (optional paper tray unit)
Paper Output Capacity: 150 sheets
Paper Weight
Standard and bypass trays: 60 - 160g/m2, 16lb -
40lb Bond
Optional paper tray unit: 60 - 105g/m2, 16lb - 28lb
Bond
Why is 1st copy time so much slower than the 1st print time?
¾Scanner initialization and movement to the start position takes more
time.
Duplex printing speed is about 60% of the normal printing speed)
¾Duplex printing cannot be done for thick paper (more than 105 g/m
2
, 28
lb Bond).
Printing on OHP transparencies is not possible.
Other specs:
¾Printer Language
PE-MF2b: DDST (GDI)
PE-MF2c: PCL 5c/6, PostScript Level 3 emulation
¾Paper sizes, paper types, paper weights: See the Operating Instructions
(Hardware Guide - 4. Paper and Other Media)

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Main Specifications - 2/2
Memory (RAM)
128 MB (Main board: PE-MF2b & PE-MF2c)
PE-MF2c also has 128MB on its PDL board
(built-in), with an empty slot which can be
upgraded with an optional 256MB board, for a
maximum of 384MB on the PDL board (in
addition to the main board's 128MB)
» Note: As the memory for the main board and the
memory for the PDL board serve different functions, the
128MB of the Main Board and the maximum of 384MB
on the PDL board should not be thought of as additive
for a total of 512MB.
Memory
¾PE-MF2b (GDI model): The memory on the main board is used for
printing.
¾PE-MF2c (PDL/PS model): The memory on the PDL board is used for
printing. Raster data in the memory on the PDL board is sent to the
memory on the main board. However, the memory on the main board is
not used for printing processing; it is only a temporary holding area. So
the 128 MB on the main board cannot be included in the total printer
memory spec.
Print Resolution settings: There are three settings (600 x 600 1-bit, 600 x 600
2-bit [also called 1200 x 600], 600 x 600 4-bit [also called 2400 x 600 dpi])
¾Without 256 MB of extra memory, 2400 x 600 dpi duplex LG size cannot
be printed (PCL/PS). For PostScript printing, 2400 x 600 dpi Duplex
also cannot be printed for A4/LT or A5.
Other specs
¾Maximum paper size for scanning
Exposure glass: A4, Letter (8.5×11")
ADF: Legal (8.5×14")
¾Maximum paper size for printing: Legal (8.5×14")
¾ADF capacity: 35 sheets
¾Scan area (scanner mode)
Exposure glass: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)
ADF: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.1 inches)

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Fax Specifications
Resolution: 8 x 3.85, 8 x 7.7 dots/mm
Modem rate (max): 33.6 kbps
Transmission time: 3 seconds
Data compression method: MH, MR, MMR
Memory capacity: More than 100 sheets (8 x 3.85)
Speed dial: 50 (total for Fax and Scan to E-mail)
Group Dial: No
Quick dial: 20
Number of redials: 1
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Comparison with PE-MF1 - 1/2
The red areas show improvements.

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Comparison with PE-MF1 - 2/2
New Functions
ID Copy
¾Use for printing 2-sided originals, such as an ID card, on one sheet.
One side of the original is printed on the upper half of the paper and the
other side is printed on the lower half.
User Restriction
¾When user restriction is turned on, users must input their User ID and
Password.

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Supplies
Starter
1 k prints per cartridge
Short Yield
2.5 k prints per cartridge
Long (High Yield)
6.5 k prints per cartridge (BK)
6.0 k prints per cartridge (CMY)
» Method was changed: From 5% chart & 50% color to ISO19798
» Yield based on ISO 19798 (ISO chart, continuous prints)
Waste Toner Tank
Approximately 25 k prints per tank
AIO yield for the PE-MF1 was 2K.
Used toner bottle yield was measured when printing at 3P/J and a color ratio
of 50% color, 50% b/w

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Targets
Average Monthly Print Volume
0.75K prints (PE-MF2b)
0.9K prints (PE-MF2c)
Color ratio: 60%
Maximum Monthly Print Volume: 1.5K prints
Estimated Unit Life: 5 years or 90K prints
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Service Training
M018/M019
Changes to the Engine
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Replacement Procedures
ITB Unit, Laser Optics Housing Unit
The changes were also applied to the PE-MF1,
as stated in earlier technical bulletins.
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Firmware Update Procedures
Controller Firmware Update
The procedure has changed.
If the update procedure failed, note the following
points:
» The machine must be connected to a computer by USB.
» When using a computer running on a Windows
operating system, you must have an account that has
Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrator
or Power Users group member to acquire this
permission.
For details of the new procedures, and how to
recover the machine if the update failed, see the
service manual.
» System Maintenance Reference, Firmware Updating
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